Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for St Mary's Bay events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in St Mary's Bay.
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
- County and country shows
Planning an event in St Mary's Bay?
Running an event in St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in St Mary's Bay, and we will plan the journey and set-up. St Mary's Bay is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from St Mary's Bay to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Marsh Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in TN29 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close. Close by, we cover events in St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
How our festival paella catering works in St Mary's Bay
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and music and food festivals.
Events near St Mary's Bay are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Larger pans for peak times.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Who books festival paella catering in St Mary's Bay?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Events in parks such as Romney Warren Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Also near St Mary's Bay
What else we do in St Mary's Bay
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
St Mary's Bay: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is St Mary's Bay close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in St Mary's Bay, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- We cover St Mary's Bay and the whole of Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff